Marvin was born Nov.
25, 1930 in Fort Worth, TX. He graduated from Polytechnic High School in
1949 and went on to North Texas State University where he majored in
business with a minor in hotel and restaurant management.

Marvin
started his career working at Luby’s for 5 years. He then opened the
Plaza Cafeteria in Garland, TX. After 10 years, he merged the cafeteria
with Servomation, a vending company, where he served as vice president.

Marvin joined the
Garland Independent School District as director of food service in 1970.
Marvin and the food service staff were responsible for serving 30,000
students in 50 schools every school day. Marvin was a member of the
Texas School Food Service Association for 14 years and served as
president of the organization in 1977-78. He also served as Legislative
Chairman. In addition, he was a member of the North Texas Service
Association, and was active in the Garland Exchange Club and YMCA.

Marvin was a creative
and humble leader at the GISD. He established student food quality
councils to ensure students enjoyed their meals and to reduce waste. He
also frequently said: “I’ve been told that everyone in the school
district has to eat the mistakes that I make.”

Marvin oversaw the
construction and operations of the Marvin Padgett Auxiliary Services
building. The building was dedicated and named for him in 1994. Marvin
retired after 25 years of GISD service in June of 1995, and moved to
Austin, TX.

A year after
graduation, Marvin married Dorothy Stephens. They were happily married
for over 60 years. They had two sons: Randy, who works for The Boeing
Company in Seattle,WA and Stephen, who is the CIO for Actian Corporation
in Austin, TX.

Thursday, Jan. 8 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Wylie. Mass is at 10
a.m.

Geron
Dale Birmingham

10-07-1967 - 09-13-2014

Geron Dale
Birmingham, 46 of Waxahachie
passed away Saturday, Sept.
13, 2014, after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 7, 1967, in Dallas
to Odell & Pat Birmingham. In December 2012 he married Doris Harrison.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter and his passion was dirt bike racing.

Services to
celebrate his life are scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the
Farley Street Baptist Church with Rev. Joel Harris officiating.
Interment will follow at the Waxahachie City Cemetery.

Visitation
with the family will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, at
the Wayne Boze Funeral Home.

Hudson Middle School student Isaiah Javon Forman passed away Friday,
Sept. 5, but the way this young man lived will influence the lives of
others for many years to come.

The eighth-grader’s legacy of courage, strength, a positive attitude and
faith in God will live on in his family and friends, as well as those
who had never met him but followed his story.

Isaiah fought a successful battle against leukemia as a 4-year-old after
his younger brother, Xavier, 2-years-old at the time, donated bone
marrow for the transplant that saved his life. He was recently diagnosed
with brain cancer, which he faced with faith and courage.

Isaiah loved football and was an accomplished athlete. I had the
pleasure of meeting both Isaiah and Xavier in 2009 when both of their
football teams were playing in the Turkey Bowl, the pee-wee league’s
championship game.

At that time Isaiah told me that his motto was “Live Strong,” and he did
just that. Xavier’s message was to “Always trust God and believe in
yourself.”

The brothers were raised in a God-loving home and Isaiah’s faith and
love for the Lord were described as “amazing.”

Isaiah’s hope was to play football for the Garland Owls and wear #24. At
the Thursday, Sept. 11, Garland High School game, Isaiah was declared
the Owls’ honorary captain. He was represented on the field by his
mother, April Miller and grandmother, Donna Miller during the coin toss.
Xavier led the Owls onto the field wearing a #24 Owls jersey. In
addition, there was a special video tribute to Isaiah.

He will be missed by many family members and friends. Isaiah is survived
by his parents: Stedmon Forman and wife Jennifer of Dallas and April
Miller of Sachse; brothers: Xavier Forman of Sachse and Trae Forman of
Dallas; sister: Audi Forman of Dallas; grandparents: Heinz and Donna
Miller of Sachse and Donny and Wanda Forman of Anna.

Billy
Cole of Sachse dies in car accident

Kim Everett | Posted August 16

Billy Cole III, former standout on the Sachse Mustangs football team,
died in a car accident Tuesday, Aug. 12. Cole,
who was about to begin his junior year at McMurry University in Abilene,
was on his way back to school for the beginning of football practice.
The accident occurred on
Interstate 20 at about 6 p.m. when Cole lost control of his vehicle and
overcorrected.

The running back made history at Sachse High School in 2011 as a member
of the first football team in the school’s history to make it to the
playoffs. That year, he rushed for 975 yards and scored 17 touchdowns.
He was also named 10-5A All District.

Cole played football for the McMurry War Hawks in his freshman and
sophomore years.

According to the Abilene News-Reporter, officials at McMurry
University have provided counselors and pastors to visit with Cole’s
fellow students and team members. The first scheduled practice, which
was to be Wednesday night, was canceled and team members instead spent
the time remembering their late teammate.

Cole excelled in academics as well as athletics. In high school, he
maintained a 4.0 grade-point average and made the dean’s list every
semester at McMurry University.

Cole, son of Billy and Barbara Cole, and
Tabatha Bedenbaugh, was 20-years-old.

Photo from mcmurrysports.com

JoAnn
Solomon

September 20, 1954 – July 30,
2014

JoAnn Solomon, 59, of Garland,
formerly of Paris, Texas passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 after a
brief battle with cancer. Services will be held Wednesday, August 6th
at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in Richardson,
Texas with the Reverend Greg Foster officiating. Interment will be at
4:00 p.m. at Restlawn Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Maxey
Funeral Home. A wake will be held on Tuesday Aug 5th 6:00
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park.

She was born in Paris, Texas September
20, 1954 to Frankie Mae McFadden and Clema Joe Wright.She was a 1973
graduate of McClymonds High School in Oakland, Calif. She had a
successful 40 year career with the Internal Revenue Service. Joann was
a loving mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother who lived life to the
fullest and shared her joy and love with all those around her. She was
a positive role model that mentored and inspired many. She was a member
of First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in Richardson, Texas.

Billy Wortham Power, 91, died at his home Saturday, July 19, 2014, after
a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Maurine
Wilson Power, and his parents
WorthamPower
and Frances Irene Thrasher Power. He is
survived by his children Peggy Ann McCarty, Paul Wilson
Power, and Dorothy
Gail White; his grandchildren, Rebecca McCarty and Ashley White; and his
daughter-in-law, Phyllis Bailey Power
and her children and grandchildren have also lost a special part of
their lives.

Billy
was born in Dallas Sept. 25, 1922. He graduated from Woodrow Wilson High
School in 1940 and attended Texas A & M University.
Billy and Maurine married July 23,
1949.

Billy
was in the Army Air Corps during World War II spending most of the war
in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After joining the Air Force Reserve, he was called
to active duty when the Korean Conflict began and spent two years in
Greenville, South Carolina. He spent two wars working on airplanes. It
was a tough job, but somebody had to do it. Peggy was with
Billy and Maurine in South Carolina.
Upon returning to Garland, the family settled into the house
Billy and Maurine had bought in 1950.
Paul was born there shortly after they returned to Garland. Dorothy came
along nine years later. Billy still
lived in that house when he died. He always told his children that the
only way he would leave that house would be when they carried him out
feet first . . . got that right too.

During his life, Billy was known as a
man who never met a stranger. He loved to tell stories and had lots of
stories to tell! He was also known by his pick-up truck!
Billy bought a brand new Chevy truck in
1964, which he drove until only a few summers ago. That truck has taken
the Power family on great camping and
exploring adventures all over the United States and is a local icon.
Everyone knows that truck!

Billy
enjoyed Boy Scouting as a boy, a young man and an adult. Many men at
First Baptist Garland remember Billy's work with Boy Scout Troop 61. In
fact, Billy has devoted much of his
time and energy to many of our church's ministries since he and Maurine
joined First Baptist in 1956, including Sylvia Vaughn's first grade
Sunday School class, Vacation Bible School… and, of course, the
Friendship House. Billy would be the
first to tell you that he gained a wealth of blessings through the
giving of his time, particularly after the death of his beloved wife,
Maurine.

Billy's children have been blessed to have such a wonderful Daddy. And
while they grieve his passing, they rejoice that he is whole and strong
again in heaven and reunited with Maurine.

The funeral service was Tuesday, July 22, at First Baptist Church of
Garland.

Anyone who wishes can make a donation to the Friendship House at First
Baptist Church Garland in his name. The Friendship House is located at
620 West Avenue B in Garland.

Dee
Ashenhurst

April 25, 1919 – June 14, 2014

Dee Ashenhurst, 95, passed away in Austin, Texas, on June 14, 2014.
Until moving to Austin, Dee was a life-long Methodist, most recently at
First United Methodist Church in Garland. He was a faithful member of
the Howard Taylor Sunday School Class and served on numerous church
committees through the years. When he and his wife Dorothy moved to be
closer to their daughter in Austin, they joined her church, Triumphant
Love Lutheran.

Dee was born on April 25, 1919, to Curtis Diehl and Emma Marie
Ashenhurst. In 1942, he earned his BS degree at Oklahoma State
University, immediately married his childhood sweetheart Dorothy, and
began service in the Army-Air Force as a 2nd Lt. for pilot training. He
was a squadron commander with the rank of Captain when he was discharged
at the end of WWII. He worked in retail businesses and most notably in
several capacities at TG&Y stores, retiring after 36 years as an
executive.

Dee’s greatest pride was in his two daughters and their families. Known
for his ability to tease without offending, he loved to work with
people. His many friends at the Summit cherished his quick wit and his
friendship.

Dee is survived by his daughter Deborah Rosenquist and son-in-law Lance
of Austin; granddaughter Angela Hisanaga and husband David of San
Francisco; grandson Matthew Edel and wife Kristen of San Antonio;
granddaughter Jeanene Anthony and husband Brett of Corpus Christi;
grandson Jason Rosenquist (Father Panteleimon) of the Holy Archangels
Greek Orthodox Monastery in Kendalia, Texas, and seven
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and
his daughter Teresa Edel.

A family memorial service will be held to celebrate his life, with
interment following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
donations be made to the TLLC Endowment in Austin or the Foundation Fund
at the First United Methodist Church in Garland.

Dr. Robert
George, born May 25, 1952, died Saturday, May 31 at Cedar Creek Lake in
an apparent drowning.

George had
been practicing orthodontics for more than 30 years and is responsible
for many, many beautiful smiles in the Garland/Richardson area. He
changed numerous lives by giving his patients the confidence that comes
from having a great smile.

His patients,
including children, teens and adults admired and respected him. He had a
reputation for really listening to his patients, answering all their
questions and addressing all their concerns.

George was
known for supporting Garland ISD student activities of all kinds and at
numerous campuses. In addition, he donated to programs at Lake Highlands
and Berkner High Schools as well as Garland’s International Leadership
of Texas Charter School. He was also an annual sponsor of a North
Garland Little League team.

George also
made donations to young people for summer mission trips and participated
in mission trips to Mexico himself where he always served as cook.

In addition,
he sponsored an annual outing to Hawaiian Falls in Garland for his
patients and this year’s trip was scheduled for June 12.

He and his
wife Linda were married for more than 35 years and had four sons, two
daughters-in-law, a grandson, and a granddaughter. He and all four of
his sons were Eagle Scouts from Troop 890 in Lake Highlands.

He and Linda
were active members of Highland Park United Methodist Church. George
grew up in Lake Highlands and resided there at the time of his death.

He will be
missed not only by his loving family and friends, but also by his
wonderful office family and his current and past patients.

Visitation
will be held Wednesday, June 4, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Sparkman/Hillcrest
Funeral Home located at 7405 West Northwest Highway in Dallas.

The funeral
will be at Highland Park United Methodist Church, 3300 Mockingbird Lane,
Dallas, Thursday, June 5, 11 a.m.

The family
asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Philmont Scout
Ranch, 17 Deer Run Road, Cimarron, NM 87714 or to the Highland Park UMC
Mission and Outreach program, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75205.
Please note “In Memory of Bob George” on memo line of check.